ECB poised to cut bond buys
European Central Bank officials are considering cutting their monthly bond buying by at least half starting in January.
Bitcoin's about to split into something more like gold
Another bitcoin split is in the works, as a group of developers plans to establish an offshoot called Bitcoin Gold.
Bitcoin surges past $US5000
Bitcoin bubble or just the beginning? Or both? Don't ask JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon.
Bitcoin control 'like trying to catch water'
Regulators worldwide are finding that it's incredibly hard to control the explosive growth of money tied to no nation.
How should central banks manage the bitcoin bubble?
The long history of currency tells us that what the private sector innovates, the state eventually regulates and appropriates.
This man sold everything for bitcoin to await the boom
"People will say,'You're crazy'," says Didi Taihuttu. "But we are an adventurous family. If you never take a risk, life is boring."
IMF warns the reform clock is ticking
IMF warns policymakers that the improved global economy provides only a temporary window for reforms.
ASX, $A to struggle as US rates rise
Local shares and the currency are poised for more headwinds amid ever firmer prospects for higher US interest rates.
Australians throw away $466m of 'hated' coins a year
Australians are throwing away about $466 million a year in loose change because they they consider it "inconvenient".
Australian dollar's retreat accelerates
The Australian dollar extended its retreat overnight, falling below US78¢, and downside risks point to further losses.
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